Family Guidance for Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract

This article aims to develop a proposal for family guidance workshops focused on comprehensive sexuality education for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study was carried out using a qualitative approach and incorporated theoretical methods such as analysis-synthesis, inductive-deductive reasoning, and a systemic-structural perspective, alongside empirical techniques including participant observation, document analysis, and questionnaires applied to family members. Results indicate that although there are institutional efforts geared toward educational support, attention to the sexual dimension in adolescents with ASD remains limited. The reviewed documents show minimal presence of this topic in school councils, parent meetings, and pedagogical development strategies. Furthermore, sexual behaviors were identified among the observed adolescents, and families demonstrated a positive attitude toward receiving specialized guidance. Based on these findings, a methodological structure of workshops is proposed, integrating contextualized content, inclusive pedagogical principles, and respectful approaches to affective-sexual diversity, with the aim of strengthening the educational role of families and promoting the integral development of adolescents with ASD.